What kind of block was used on the kicker batten off the top of the mast with the stainess wire backstay? not ready to replace the whole backstay, but need to know specs for the old kicker setup...any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
HB
Backstay kicker
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Re: Backstay kicker
HB,
Don't know of anyone who tried the kicker with the SS backstay. We made the change in class rules to allow the kicker, cascading purchase, and the synthetic backstay at the same time. At least you would need to change the 'pinch' system to the cascade.
Don't know of anyone who tried the kicker with the SS backstay. We made the change in class rules to allow the kicker, cascading purchase, and the synthetic backstay at the same time. At least you would need to change the 'pinch' system to the cascade.
Bob Fleck
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Re: Backstay kicker
The weight of the SS backstay, bridles and block will probably nullify any advantage [clearing the roach] of using the kicker. 
Re: Backstay kicker
I was under the impression that the original setup had the kicker also.
Re: Backstay kicker
I have a kicker, not sure what it is, with a SS wire Backstay. Doesn't lift the backstay at all, ever. Gonna change to line backstay next time mast comes down.
Bill
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